Violent burglary reported in Balderton
According to an article published on 7 February 2024 by Westbridgfordwire, a 22-year-old man from Newark-on-Trent has been charged with burglary involving theft or attempted theft with violence. The charges follow an incident in which a masked intruder broke into a private home located on Brandon Close in Balderton.
Westbridgfordwire reports that the incident occurred shortly after 7.45 pm on 28 January. During the break-in, an 80-year-old man was pushed to the floor, kicked, and threatened with a hammer. It remains unclear if any items were stolen during the encounter.
Following police inquiries, a suspect was arrested on Sunday, 4 February. The individual was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates on 6 February. Detective Inspector Luke Todd of Nottinghamshire Police stated that the force is determined to secure justice for the victim and emphasized that violent crime and burglary will not be tolerated.
Ensure all entry points to your home are secured with high-quality locks and consider installing a monitored alarm system to deter potential intruders.
Source : Westbridgfordwire
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